Education International Research
Education unions demand that curriculum reforms to improve education in primary and secondary education be developed in conjunction with educators and their unions, and that curricular reforms always be made with a view to improving student learning and wellbeing rather than in pursuit of high rankings on learning metrics in examination subjects.
Key recommendations for governments: 1. Substantially increase public investment in education and allocate at least 6% of GDP and/or at least 20% of the national budget to education. States should take all necessary measures to ensure they have sufficient revenue to fund their public education systems. This includes closing tax havens, combating tax minimisation, avoidance and evasion, and ensuring companies pay their fair share of taxes. 2. Stop privatisation and commercialisation in and of education. 3. Abolish all direct and indirect costs of education and prioritise equitable access and completion of primary and secondary school. 4. Build systems around students, not tests, providing a broad curriculum that is relevant and responsive to student and societal needs. This must include education about human rights, sustainable development and climate change. 5. Ensure that teachers and education support personnel are involved in curricular development and have adequate professional autonomy.
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